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Austin ISD trustees begin crafting a student-centered 'theory of action' to guide academic vision
Summary
Trustees and administrators spent the bulk of the work session developing measurable student outcomes and "if-then" actions for a draft theory of action to inform curriculum, assessment and professional learning over the coming 18 months.
Trustees at an Austin Independent School District work session on Tuesday dove into drafting a theory of action intended to clarify what students should experience and achieve if the district implements particular strategies.
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Mary Anne Maxwell led the academic-vision segment, explaining a theory of action as an "if–then" chain that links concrete actions to observable outcomes: "If we do A and B and C, then we expect X to happen," she said, urging the board to prioritize measurable "then" statements that go beyond state…
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